Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This is a quick and easy recipe for dry-rubbed grilled pork tenderloin with helpful grilling tips for making it flavorful and juicy.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/4-1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin trimmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2/3 cup of your favorite bbq sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a Ziploc bag, combine paprika, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dry the pork tenderloin with a paper towel. Rub the mixture over the pork tenderloin and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
2. 2In a small bowl, combine honey, barbecue sauce, and Dijon mustard.
3. 3Preheat the grill to 425-450 degrees, lighting only half the burners. Add the pork tenderloin to the side of the grill that is lit and cover. Cook for about 5-6 minutes. Roll the tenderloin over and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
4. 4Move the tenderloin to the side that is not lit. Baste with barbecue sauce mixture every 2-3 minutes. Continue cooking until the pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
5. 5Remove the meat from the grill, plate it, and cover it loosely with an aluminum foil tent. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.